The partnership program was launched by the Dutch Embassy in Indonesia, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia, Tropenbos Internasional, and CIFOR.

The program will include the districts of Kapuas Hulu, Pasir and Malinau. Companies with HPH (Hak Pengusahaan Hutan — 'license to harvest forest resources') concession rights will be invited to work together. Currently 270 HPH forest concessions operate in Indonesia, including 63 in Kalimantan.

At present the partnership involves 10 HPH holders and one forestry company.

The program will strengthen partnerships between forest managers and timber processors and encourage businessmen to embrace local and international markets. Indonesia’s domestic market will be the first priority, while international markets to be considered will include Europe, America and Australia among others. Initial marketing emphasis will be placed on meranti.